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Menthol Crystals

Manufactured by extraction of menthol from menthol oil. The oil is chilled to a temperature of -40°C to separate the menthol, which is later crystallized by slow cooling. These crystals are available in the following two grades and confirm to IP/BP/USP/JP/FCC-III standards.

Menthol Large Crystals
Menthol Small Crystals

Menthol Terpeneless Crystals

Terpeneless crystals are made by the fractional distillation of menthol oil. The distilled oil yields pure menthol as a fraction, that is gradually cooled and crystallized. These crystals are available in the following two grades and confirm to IP/BP/USP/JP/ FCC-III standards.

Menthol Large Crystals
Menthol Small Crystals

Specifications for Menthol

Other Name

1-Methyl-4-isopropyl cyclohexane-3-ol

Molecular Weight

156.27

Description

Colourless crystals with a refreshing mint odour

Solubility

Very soluble in Alcohol and slightly in water

Taste

Cool sensation in mouth, characteristic mint flavour

Acidity/Alkalinity

Neutral to Litmus solution

Analysis

USP

FCC-III


Melting Point (°C )	42 to 44	41 to 44	41 to 44	42 to 44	42 to 44	41 to 44
Optical Rotation	-49° to -50°	-49° to- 50°	-49° to- 50°	-49° to- 51°	-49° to- 50°	-49° to- 50°
Non-volatile matter	0.05%	0.05%	0.05%	0.05%	0.05%	0.05%
Menthol (not less than)	99.70%	97.00%	Not Specified	98.00%	Not Specified	Not Specified


		JP - Japanese Pharma
	USP - United States Pharma	FCC-III Food Codex (American Food Grade)
	BP - British Pharma	IP - Indian Pharma

Specifications for Peppermint Oil (Ex. Mentha Arvinses)


	Description	Colourless or pale yellow liquid with a refreshing mint odour.
	Solubility	1ml dissolves in 4ml of70% alchohol
	Taste	Cool sensetion in mouth and characteristic mint flavour
	Acidity/Alkalinity	Neutral to Litmus solution
	Specific Gravity	0.900g - 0.916g
	Optical Rotation	-10° to -30°
	Refractive Index	1.460 - 1.467
	Fixed Oils and Fats	Negetive
	L-Menthol Content	37% - 40%
	Total Menthol Content	Not less than 50%

This Oil is available in various blends depending on the requirement of the user.

Menthol Crystals & Peppermint Uses


Category	Products	Suggested Dosage
Oral Products	Toothpste Mouthwashes Oral sprays	0.5% 1.0% -2.0% 0.3%
Pharmaceutical Products	Drugs Compresses Medicated Oils Analgesic balms Rubbing Alchohol	0.1% 0.1% - 0.2% 2.0% - 4% 2.0% - 3% 1.0% - 1.2%
Confectionary Goods	Chewing Gum Hard Candies Cough Drops Lozenges Licorice	0.5% 0.05% - 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.05% - 0.1%
Tobacco Goods	Regular Cigarettes Menthol Cigarettes Pipe Tobacco Chewing Tobacco	0.03% 0.1% - 0.2% weak effect 0.2% - 0.45% strong effect 0.3% 0.05% - 0.1%
Perfumed Products	Lotions Pre-shave Lotions Handkerchiefs Foot Sprays Shampoo Refreshing Towels Cooling Gels	0.05% 0.2% - 0.3% 0.1% - 0.2% 0.5% 0.2% - 0.5% 1.0% 1.0%
Peppermint oils	Menthol Crystals and its derivatives can also be added to various peppermint oil compositions to enhance the cooling and refreshing effects, like perfumes, Eau De Toilettes, Deodorants, etc.

Packaging


	Menthol Crystals		Mint Oil


	Insulation is provided by the inner covering of Thermocol and the crystals itself are packed in two polythene bags. Packed 25 Kilograms net in a fibre Drum 1FCL contains 360 drums of total net weight 9000 Kilograms.		Packed 180 Kilograms net in Galvanized Iron Drums. 1FCL contains 80 drums of total net weight 14400 Kilograms

	Also available Menthone, Mentha Peprita, Thymol & Anethole